Overview

RAPTURE, the fourth & final FALLEN novel, is the Lauren Kate book the world has been waiting for.

The sky is dark with wings. . . . Like sand through an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from erasing the past, they must find the place where the angels fell to earth. Dark forces are after them, and Daniel doesn’t know if he can do this—live only to lose Luce again and ...

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Overview

RAPTURE, the fourth & final FALLEN novel, is the Lauren Kate book the world has been waiting for.

The sky is dark with wings. . . .
Like sand through an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from erasing the past, they must find the place where the angels fell to earth.
Dark forces are after them, and Daniel doesn’t know if he can do this—live only to lose Luce again and again. Yet together they face an epic battle that will end with lifeless bodies . . . and angel dust. Great sacrifices are made. Hearts are destroyed.
And suddenly Luce knows what must happen. For she was meant to be with someone other than Daniel. The curse they’ve borne has always and only been about her—and the love she cast aside. The choice she makes now is the only one that truly matters. In the fight for Luce, who will win?
The astonishing conclusion to the FALLEN series. Heaven can’t wait any longer.

Rapture

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The fourth volume of Lauren Kate's Fallen novel series brings this story of human and angel love to a rapturous conclusion. Each of its predecessors has been an international bestseller and it's easy to see why: The story of Lucinda Price and her angelic boyfriend Daniel casting off lives and centuries as they search for an eternal union possesses magnetic appeal for a wide swath of readers.

VOYA
- Pam Carlson

Exquisitely beautiful girl meets divinely handsome, gentle, and protective boy who turns out to be an actual angel. The two fall instantly and completely in love. Girl dies. Girl is reborn in another century and meets the same boy once more with the same result, again and again and again. Lucinda and Daniel are obviously meant to be together forever, but what is the price of eternal devotion? Luce and Daniel must battle Lucifer himself in order to continue their wondrous love. Angels of all types join the two in searching for ancient artifacts that will enable them to stop Lucifer from recreating the Fall, a disaster that would end the civilized world. In the fifth and final book of the series, Luce continues her slow recovery of memories from the beginning of her existence and is stunned by the truth she discovers. Each book in the series has built up to this revelation, and each character divulges his or her role. Kate brings everything to a nail biting yet poignant conclusion in which enemies become friends and friends will sacrifice whatever it takes in this ultimate battle between good and evil. She succeeds in providing a splendid supernatural romance without too much gore, guts, or gruesomeness and even provides a lighthearted epilogue. Reviewer: Pam Carlson

Children's Literature
- Heather Kinard

What would you do if you had only nine days to save everything you love? Time is running out for fallen angels, Luce and Daniel, as they try to find a way to stop the rebellious Lucifer from erasing the past. Lucifer is determined to wipe away millions of years of history and return to the time and place where he started it all with his rebellion against God. If he succeeds, Luce and Daniel's love will be destroyed. So the fallen angels and their friends, both angel and demon, are in a race to find three relics that will lead them to the spot of the Fall. Only then will secrets be revealed that explain why Lucifer rebelled in the first place and why he now wants to go back in time. But stopping Lucifer is not easy. Dark forces are all around and constantly trying to stop the angels' progress. And even as they battle to survive, Daniel is not completely sure he wants the truth to come out. What Luce does not remember is the role she played in Lucifer's rebellion. Once she discovers her connection to that most historic day, she will have to choose if it is Daniel that she truly loves. While this book is based loosely on Catholic lore about angels and their fall from grace, it is heavy on the romance and definitely more a romantic novel, than a religious history. Fans of the "Twilight" series books would definitely enjoy this storyline. This book is the fourth and concluding book in the "Fallen" series. Reviewer: Heather Kinard

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LAUREN KATE is the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove and the Fallen novels: Fallen, Torment, Passion, and Rapture. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can visit her online at LaurenKateBooks.net.

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Very good book. I loved the characters and was sorry to see it e

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pooppop

Posted October 30, 2011

It is just an amazing book

I will tell you right now i have read every book she has written if you dont read this book your missing out its a great book and i mean your just gonna love it and if you dont you were probably dropped as a child because these books are amazing

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OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GGGGOOOODDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!! i CANT WAIT ANY LONGER!!I FINALLY GET ON MY COMPUTER,SEE THIS LINK THEN FREAK TO FIND OUT I HAVE TOO WAIT!!!! I feel like crying of joy,anger, and depression all at the same time!!!

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Anonymous

Posted June 21, 2012

This was one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read

This was one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read in my life. Yes, the third book dragged a bit in the sense that it was a constant flip back and forth from Luce in a past life, and Daniel always getting there too late. But, Rapture answered every question between Luce and Daniel. Their love is completely binding, which makes this book exceptional. I agree, however, with many fans on the pressing 'Cam' issue. Lauren Kate should release a short story solely based from Cam's perception of everything he went through to get to his current state. He was a very important character and deserves to tell his side of the story. Anyways, this novel was beautifully written in every sense. I was heartbroken, yet completely elated at the book's final chapters. The epilogue tugged at my heartstrings as well, because you realize the angels can never interact with Luce and Daniel again, but they make the best of it in every way. I am so sad this series is over. I kind of still would like to know more about Luce and Daniel in 'mortal form'. For instance, I would've liked to read about their wedding day, how many kids they ended up having, what their names were, what they did for a living, and the list goes on. I read all 4 books in less than 5 days and cannot believe it's already over. It would be exciting to see this made into a movie, yet I believe my expectations on what Daniel and Cam look like, are not humanely possible to find 2 men who are THAT gorgeous! My expectations of everything are way too high for those two, hehe :) Thank you Lauren Kate, for giving young women like myself, a beautiful love story to dote on for many years to come!

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Anonymous

Posted June 12, 2012

The long awaited ending.

The book was so fast paced. I finished today when it was released. I really enjoyed it and got into although I think the descriptions could've been explained without that much detail. Finally!! Questions were answered! Although I'm left burning with the intense question that Luce was desperate to have the answer to which she just forgets and doesn't care anymore. WHO WAS LILITH??? WAS LUCE LILITH AND DID CAM LOVE HER???? I'm left infuriated with a burning to passion to know the answers to these questions. Luce also doesn't explore her feelings about him. She thinks about him and questions motives that just end up disappearing. Frankly, I need a book on Cam or a short love story. Why his story wasn't in Fallen in Love is beyond me. Book was good, sad it's over since I'm left with these burning questions about my favorite angel.

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Theta31

Posted January 15, 2012

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Again...Lauren Kate keeps you wanting more! Great read!

The Fallen Series is great for teens and young adults wanting adventure and yearning for romance.

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Fanni

Posted June 14, 2012

bitter sweet

To begin with I love the series and I have been waiting patiently for the final book for months. The finale was extraordinary and took my breath away. It was such a relief to finally have all of our questions answered, but in some sense I'm a bit disappointed. Even though the ending was so pretty, I felt a need to know more. In reality, I expected Lucinda and Daniel to tip the balance siding with the Throne and living happily ever after as Angels, I mean she has just recovered her whole memory and her wings to start all over? Is kind of sad to think I read all three book simply for the characters to forget it. :( Plus I agree with some of the fans, what about Cam? So many unanswered questions concerning him, his beloved, and the interest with Lucinda. :/ His story should have been included within Fallen in Love. Overall I'm happy with the series, it is quite remarkable, but the ending had a bitter sweet sense to it. The least thing they could have done was kiss.

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Anonymous

Posted January 16, 2012

Love it

My sister is in love with this series and she got her whole class to read the books even her guy friends!

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Anonymous

Posted January 7, 2012

*sigh*

Im. Still. Thinking. About. Daniel. :D Iswearimgunnadie.Potterlover

7 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

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Anonymous

Posted January 2, 2012

CANT WAIT.!!! LUV THE SERIES.!!

I cant wait for this book comes out,,,ugh,,,June why june??? Wish the days will go by fast, luv Daniel!!!!! Wish they can make this into a movie cuz i will see this movie over and over again.'!!!!!<3

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Anonymous

Posted June 20, 2012

Enjoyed the series but.....................

I am kinda sorry to say this but I have been an enormous fan of this series when I first read Fallen but I felt let down for some reason, I can adequately explain my reasoning but its just my feeling after reading the novel. Its an okay read, but it just felt like key elements that help a reader connect to the novel were not there

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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omyBD

Posted June 16, 2012

!!!!! YEAH AT LAST!!!!!! They are together. I've read all the bo

!!!!! YEAH AT LAST!!!!!! They are together. I've read all the books and this was a happy ending.I did feel bad for Lucifre at the end. I just wonder if Cam is going to get his oun story? I think that would be another great series:)

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Anonymous

Posted June 15, 2012

The fourth book did not disappoint. I have to admit, I felt the

The fourth book did not disappoint. I have to admit, I felt the third dragged and didn't see the point of it, until I read Rapture and then it all made sense and all my questions were answered. Loved the book. I was sad and happy about the ending. Read it, you won't regret it.

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Anonymous

Posted June 15, 2012

Needs more Cam, but perfect any other way

Loved the book so much!! Great ending!! All excpet i agree with others we need a story about Cam. His whole story just isnt there.

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Anonymous

Posted June 13, 2012

aww

so sad to see a beautiful story end. the ending was not satisfying for me because I wanted to read MORE. but I loved this book. GREATEST LOVE STORY OF ALL TIME

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Anonymous

Posted January 28, 2012

Love it

My has the seris and convine me and most of our friends to read it as soon i started to read it i couldnt put the book down .

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Anonymous

Posted January 1, 2012

DANIEL<333333

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Anonymous

Posted December 20, 2011

Omg omg omg omg!

I cAnt wait omg imsoexcitedimgonnadie!:D

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Anonymous

Posted November 30, 2011

Good series

These series have been amazing!cant wait for rapture mieles get out of the way lucy is danile's!!

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coniEV

Posted October 16, 2011

Ugh June!

Can't wait to see how it ends. Good series. To bad we all gotta wait so long for it.

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